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The Company
Our client is a family-run contractor who delivers exceptional commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and mixed-use projects across the United Kingdom for both public and private sectors. They have over five decades within the construction industry and have experienced fantastic success and growth due to a collaborative approach and an excellent supply chain.
The Project
As an experienced Site Manager, you will manage a team of assistants, tradesmen and subcontractors on a new build car dealership showroom in Glasgow. You will oversee works including externals, concrete and steel frame packages with a build value totalling 3m. You will have a crucial role in the successful completion of the project by ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and carefully managing documentation as well as progress reports for stakeholders.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;
- Black CSCS Card / NVQ Level 6 or 7
- SMSTS
- First Aid
- Temporary Works Coordinator
It is also essential that you hold the experience below;
- Extensive background within the industry with at least 5 years of experience working as a Site Manager or in a Similar position on projects in excess of 10m+
- Strong history of working as a Site Manager on commercial projects
- Previous experience of managing packages such as externals, groundworks, steel frames and internal fit out
Additional skills;
- Superb negotiation abilities
- Competent IT / software skills
- Extensive Health and Safety knowledge
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to organise and manage project schedules
- A solid understanding of relevant regulations and standards
- Proven ability to lead, support, and direct a team effectively
- In-depth understanding of construction methods, materials, and building processes
- Exceptional focus on detail to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications
The Role
- Job Title: Site Manager
- Job Type: Freelance
- Duration: 12 Months
- Project: 3m external works to a 10m new car dealership showroom
- Location: Glasgow
- Reporting to: Contracts Manager
Duties
- Toolbox talks
- Site inductions
- Liaise with external contractors
- Chair and attend regular site meetings
- Report and work closely with Contracts Manager
- Coordinate tasks among various construction phases
- Handle any arising issues or conflicts throughout the project duration
- Keep track of project expenditures, remaining within budget constraints
- Adhere to health and safety regulations and policies during all work operations
- Communicate regularly and effectively maintaining strong relationships with clients
- Recognise possible threats to the project, implementing strategies to address them
- Monitor resources, such as equipment and materials, ensuring they are used efficiently
- Manage daily site activities, overseeing the supervision of workers, sub-contractors and suppliers
- Create comprehensive project plans, encompassing schedules, resource allocation, and financial outlines
- Managing resources such as materials, equipment, and labor to ensure they are used efficiently and effectively
- Serve as the main point on contact between project team, clients and stakeholders, delivering frequent progress updates
- Keeping accurate records of all aspects of the project, including contracts, permits, change orders, and correspondence
- Foster and sustain positive client relationships by addressing their concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with the project's progress
- Organise and supervise inspections conducted by regulatory authorities, ensuring necessary corrections or adjustments are promptly addressed
This is a long-term freelance position with a competitive rate on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact James Shorte - Associate Director or Thomas Robertshaw - Resourcer at Caval on (phone number removed)
